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March 8, 1992

March 8, 1992, was a Sunday. It was 32 years, 8 months, and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on March 8, 1992:

  • United States: "To Be With You" by Mr. Big
  • United Kingdom: "Stay" by Shakespears Sisters

The Billboard Hot 100 on March 8, 1992

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • To Be With You - Mr. Big
  • I'm Too Sexy - Right Said Fred
  • Remember The Time - Michael Jackson
  • I Love Your Smile - Shanice
  • Save The Best For Last - Vanessa Williams
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A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1992. Take a trip back to the days of Whitney Houston, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Boyz II Men and SNAP!
Medicine Man

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Medicine Man" was at the top of the box office on March 8, 1992.

Facts

This date was 11,946 days ago. Approximately 398 months have passed. It was the 68th day of 1992, in week 10. The decade was the nineties. Daylight saving time (DST) started in the United States and Canada on March 8, 1992, as the clocks went forward by one hour. People born on this day are currently 32 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 1992 had 366 days because it was a leap year. The Earth has experienced 133 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to March 8, 1992

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Sunday, March 8, 1992. Anyone born today will have the star sign Pisces. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

Spring is creeping in, and the evenings are starting to get brighter. In America, the song "To Be With You" by Mr. Big is at the top of the singles charts, while "Stay" by Shakespears Sisters is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Medicine Man is at the top of the box office.

John Major is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Texting is not a thing yet. Instead, people are using landline phones and pagers. Furthermore, most people have never heard of the Internet. In fashion, many of the trends from the late 80s are still popular. Colored tights, denim overalls, leotards, flannel shirts and shoulder pads are all fashionable at the moment.

A civil war is taking place in the African country of Rwanda. It's 1992, so radio stations are being dominated by the likes of Kris Kross, Boyz II Men, Whitney Houston, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Right Said Fred, Snap! and Nirvana. The 1992 Cricket World Cup is taking place in Australia and New Zealand.

The trial of four police officers for the 1991 beating of Rodney King is taking place in Simi Valley, California. Questions are being raised following the court's recent decision to appoint a jury of 10 white people with no African Americans. A new sci-fi film called "The Lawnmower Man" has just been released in movie theaters. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Benny Hill, Robert Reed, Anthony Perkins, and Chuck Connors would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Night Court", "MacGyver", "Family Matters", and "Step by Step". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants", "Streets of Rage", "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past", and "Civilization". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Postman Pat", "Alvin and the Chipmunks", "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", and "Clarissa Explains It All".

Popular toys at the moment include Micro Machines, the Ghostbusters Proton Pack, Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures, and Yo-yo.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 8, 1992, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1992 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: March 8, 1992 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 8, 1992.

  • 1992 in music.

    1992 in music

    Popular music artists in 1992 included Kris Kross, Vanessa Williams, U2, Boyz II Men, Whitney Houston, Madonna, The Black Crowes and Sir Mix-a-Lot.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1992?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1992?

    In 1992, the best NBA players were Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, David Robinson, Chris Mullin, Clyde Drexler, Scottie Pippen, Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, Tim Hardaway, John Stockton, Dennis Rodman, Kevin Willis, Brad Daugherty, Mark Price and Kevin Johnson.
  • 1992 in movies.

    1992 in movies

    Movies released in 1992 included Aladdin, The Bodyguard, Home Alone 2, Lethal Weapon 3, Batman Returns, A Few Good Men, Sister Act, Wayne's World, Alien 3, Bram Stoker's Dracula, White Men Can't Jump and The Mighty Ducks.
  • Best football players in 1992.

    Best football players in 1992

    In 1992, the best soccer players would have been Marco van Basten, Hristo Stoichkov, Dennis Bergkamp, Thomas Hässler, Peter Schmeichel, Brian Laudrup, Michael Laudrup, Ronald Koeman, Stéphane Chapuisat, Frank Rijkaard and Enzo Scifo.
  • Unforgiven.

    Unforgiven

    The Western film "Unforgiven" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1992.
  • Bill Clinton.

    Bill Clinton

    Bill Clinton was named Time Person of the Year in 1992 after he defeated incumbent US President George H. W. Bush.
  • Eric Clapton - "Tears in Heaven"

    Eric Clapton - "Tears in Heaven"

    "Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton won a Grammy for 1992's Song of the Year.
  • The Super Nintendo.

    The Super Nintendo

    In August of 1991, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System hit the shelves. In the first half of the 1990s, the Super Nintendo and the Sega Genesis were the dominant video game consoles.
  • Slap bracelets are a thing.

    Slap bracelets are a thing

    Slap bracelets became the latest fad in the fall of 1990. The bracelets, which were originally sold under the brand name "Slap Wrap", came in various designs and colors.
  • People are using pagers to communicate.

    People are using pagers to communicate

    Pagers achieved mainstream popularity during the 1990s. These small devices allowed the owner to receive messages. More often than not, the message was a short memo or a phone number that they were supposed to call back.
  • Early 1990s fashion.

    Early 1990s fashion

    Early 1990s fashion was largely a continuation of the 1980s. Popular outfits included colored tights, denim overalls, black leather jackets with shoulder pads, neon-colored tops, flannel shirts, plaid skirts, and ripped jeans.
  • Wallpaper is beginning to go out of style.

    Wallpaper is beginning to go out of style

    By the 1990s, "modernism" was starting to heavily influence interior design trends. As a result, sales of wallpaper started to decline. Instead of using decorative wallpaper, people were beginning to opt for minimalist, painted walls.
  • The Scrunchie.

    The Scrunchie

    People are wearing an elastic hair tie called the "scrunchie".
  • The Sega Genesis.

    The Sega Genesis

    The Sega Genesis was one of the most popular video game consoles. Outside of North America, it was known as the Sega Mega Drive.
  • The Game Boy.

    The Game Boy

    A hand-held game console called the "Game Boy" was all the rage. The console boasted games such as Super Mario Land, Tetris, Donkey Kong, Kirby's Dream Land, and a number of Pokémon releases.
  • VCRs have become a common household item.

    VCRs have become a common household item

    VCRs became a common household item in the mid-1980s. By that stage, prices had started to drop. This device gave people the ability to play VCR tapes and record TV programs and movies.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to March 8, 1992.

  • February 10, 1992:
    • Boxer Mike Tyson is found guilty of rape.
    • The Manic Street Preachers release their debut album, Generation Terrorists.
  • February 14, 1992: Wayne's World (1992) is released in cinemas.
  • February 15, 1992: Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is sentenced to life in prison.
  • February 18, 1992: The first episode of the British sitcom "Men Behaving Badly" is aired on television.
  • February 19, 1992: The United States deports IRA member Joe Doherty to Northern Ireland after a nine-year legal battle.
  • February 20, 1992: Business magnate Ross Perot announces on Larry King Live that he will be running as an independent in the 1992 United States presidential election.
  • February 24, 1992: Irish rock band U2 release their single "One".
  • February 25, 1992:
    • Nicole Brown files for divorce from O.J. Simpson.
    • The record label "Death Row Records" is founded by Suge Knight, Dr. Dre, The D.O.C. and Dick Griffey.
    • American girl group TLC release their debut album "Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip".
  • March 6, 1992: Sci-fi movie The Lawnmower Man (1992) is released in cinemas.
  • This date: March 8, 1992
  • March 10, 1992: The Red Hot Chilli Peppers release their single "Under the Bridge".
  • March 17, 1992: White South Africans vote in favor of ending apartheid.
  • March 20, 1992: The movie Basic Instinct (1992), starring Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas, is released.
  • March 26, 1992: Boxer Mike Tyson is sentenced to six years in prison for the rape of Desiree Washington.
  • March 27, 1992: White Men Can't Jump (1992) is released.
  • March 30, 1992: The song "Rhythm Is a Dancer" is released.
  • March 31, 1992: The first episode of "Dateline NBC" is aired.
  • April 2, 1992:
    • Mobster John Gotti is sentenced to life in prison for five murders, racketeering and conspiracy to commit murder.
    • Bosnian War: At least 48 civilians are murdered by Serb paramilitary groups in Bijeljina.
  • April 3, 1992: The comedy movie Beethoven (1992) is released in cinemas.
  • April 5, 1992: WrestleMania VIII: Randy Savage defeated Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan beat Sid Justice at the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • April 6, 1992:
    • The first episode of "Barney & Friends" is aired on television.
    • The Bosnian War begins.

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1992

The following TV shows were popular in March 1992:

TV shows from March 1992.

Baywatch
Baywatch
Step by Step
Step by Step
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
One Foot in the Grave
One Foot in the Grave
Family Matters
Family Matters
Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap
Roseanne
Roseanne
In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation

Cars in 1992

1992 saw the introduction of cars such as the Dodge Intrepid, the Nissan Altima, the Hummer, the Volkswagen Vento, the Ford Mondeo, and the Chrysler Concorde.

Cars in 1992.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on March 8, 1992

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1992:

The Adventures of Tintin
The Adventures of Tintin
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Darkwing Duck
Darkwing Duck

Taz-Mania
Taz-Mania
Doug
Doug
Rugrats
Rugrats
The Ren & Stimpy Show
The Ren & Stimpy Show
Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
Clarissa Explains It All
Clarissa Explains It All
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1992

Toys and games that were popular in 1992:

Pogs / Milkcaps
Pogs / Milkcaps
Super Soaker (water gun)
Super Soaker (water gun)
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
The SEGA Game Gear
The SEGA Game Gear
G.I. Joe (figures)
G.I. Joe (figures)
Fear Street books
Fear Street books
Yo-yo
Yo-yo
Lego Pirates
Lego Pirates
Polly Pocket
Polly Pocket
The Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
The Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
The Game Boy
The Game Boy
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in March 1992.

WWF Super WrestleMania 1992
WWF Super WrestleMania
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior 1992
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project 1992
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project
Desert Strike
 1992
Desert Strike
QuackShot 1991
QuackShot
Civilization 1991
Civilization
Super Castlevania IV 1991
Super Castlevania IV
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 1991
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
F-16 Combat Pilot 1991
F-16 Combat Pilot
F-Zero 1991
F-Zero
Streets of Rage 1991
Streets of Rage
Sonic the Hedgehog 1991
Sonic the Hedgehog

Were you born on March 8, 1992?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1992.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out March 8, 1998, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 8.

Freddie Prinze, Jr

Freddie Prinze, Jr

Actor
Born on March 8, 1976
He turned 16 on this day in 1992.

James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek

Actor
Born on March 8, 1977
He turned 15 on this day in 1992.

Kat Von D

Kat Von D

Tattoo artist
Born on March 8, 1982
She turned 10 on this day in 1992.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on March 8, 1992.

UK

UK Prime Minister

John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Albert Reynolds was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on March 8, 1992 was most likely conceived around June 16, 1991.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 8, 1992 is close to November 29, 1992.

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Stats for March 8, 1992

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 8, 1992:

  • 11,946 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,706 weeks have passed.
  • 1,032,134,400 seconds have passed since March 8, 1992.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,204,156,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 532,581,350,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 172,022,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 88,763,558 steps. That's roughly 39,450 miles.
  • 12,385,613 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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